Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) is temporarily suspending construction on its massive Beaver County petrochemical plant, effective Wednesday, over concerns about the 6,500-strong workforce and the COVID-19 virus.
“The decision to pause was not made lightly,” said Shell VP Hilary Mercer in a statement. “But we feel strongly the temporary suspension of construction activities is in the best long-term interest of our workforce, nearby townships and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”
It said it would…
